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A Whole New World
Max, 111 lessons with FrancesOur daughter (13) has always been into art and she has done a ton of art classes all over the city. As she got older, however, she began to feel frustrated and limited. All that changed with her very first class with Frances. A whole new world opened up as Frances showed Kate traditional techniques for drawing and painting. Her classes are serious yet wonderfully entertaining. We cannot recommend Frances strongly enough.
As a Fine Art tutor I specialize in supporting the creative growth and unique self-expression of motivated students with lessons based on each student's particular interests and needs.
Employing a lesson structure that is both systematic and success-oriented, I present technical strategies that bolster expressive competency, visual thinking and creative problem solving. Over twenty years of experience facilitating the creative process for individuals and groups informs my lessons allowing me...
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You should hire Frances!
I'm an adult who has always had an interest in art and drawing but never pursued it beyond the occasional art class here or there. During our first lesson Frances looked at a few of my drawings and quickly identified areas that we could get started working on right away. I have been seeing Frances weekly for a few months now and I can see huge improvements in my drawing skills. She is so encouraging and I leave every lesson excited to work on the homework for that week. She is incredibly knowledgeable and has clearly spent many years refining her teaching style and approach. She has a unique ability to see and convey the big picture of what we are learning and working towards, while at the same time breaking down concepts so that they are easily understood. Each lesson very clearly builds on the last, and at the end of each session I feel like I've been given the next essential building block for the foundation of my drawing practice. I highly recommend Frances as an art tutor!
Liza, 18 lessons with Frances
Goes above and beyond
Frances has been working individually with both my girls (7 and 9) every week for over a year. Not only have their artistic skills improved dramatically (their sense of perspective, dimension, line, etc.), but Frances has also helped calm some of their frustration intolerance and perfectionism. Recently, we -- who had been homeschooling -- applied to private schools for the girls, and Frances took a great deal of time to write recommendation letters for them. (I heard from the admissions committees that her letters were extremely thoughtful and very well received.) We offered to pay Frances for the multiple hours she had spent writing the letters, but she wouldn't hear of it! We're so grateful that we found Frances and that we get to see our girls' artistry and creativity flourish.
Amanda, 123 lessons with Frances
Frances cares deeply about her students.
I have been nothing but impressed by the level of detail and attention Frances has given to my son and myself as a parent. It is obvious she cares very much about successful outcomes for her students. Her breadth of knowledge has also been evident in every interaction. I am looking forward to watching my son's progress from her classes. She's been a great communicator, sending many insightful, instructive, and informative messages.
Patrick, 40 lessons with Frances
Great Coach, Very Patient!
Frances is amazing! She is very knowledgeable and cares so much about her students. I really enjoy working with her.
Nii, 3 lessons with Frances
Great Coach, Very Patient!
Frances is amazing! She is very knowledgeable and cares so much about her students. I really enjoy working with her.
Nii, 3 lessons with Frances
Good!
Good! Frances is a knowledgeable quilter. She communicated well and takes a complete view of what a lesson ought to be. She also handled a slightly unusual situation (a lesson being given as a gift) well and made the logistics go smoothly.
Nathan, 1 lesson with Frances
The most knowledgeable and helpful Tutor.
Frances taught me not only skills about drawing but actual life lessons and how art translates over to every day life. I am beyond grateful I met her and know I will grow in my skill with her guidance. Cannot wait for next one!
Elise, 1 lesson with Frances
A teacher for everyone!
Frances is setting me on the right track. She is taking what I’ve learned on my own and supplying me with crucial fundamentals. She is also very motivating.
Travis, 1 lesson with Frances
Amazing !!
Frances gave me so much knowledge in the first lesson that it would have taken me months to learn. Informative, experienced, kind, great sense of humor, and a real pleasure. Her ability to explain such a complicated method in a way I understood immediately was so appreciated. I am excited for my future in art by learning from her.
Stefanie, 1 lesson with Frances